[Lugez]

I've been seeing a therapist for a few months now. She already brought up the idea of putting me on medication, but I declined. And recently she talked to my mom about it (I gave consent for my mom to talk to her), and is strongly suggesting that I do it again. Now, I'm thinking about it because things aren't really getting that much better (she has diagnosed me with social anxiety and dysthymia).

I am personally very wary of any kinds of drugs. I think this year I've only taken tylenol once, and that's it. I hate popping pills because I hate the idea that I may become dependant on them one day. I feel this is going to happen if I start using medication for my "mental illness."

I want to know everyone's experience with anti depressants, and how they changed you? Did it change for better, or worse? Can you function without them? If anyone knows more about psychology than me, what is your input on these types of drugs? Why, or why not should I take these drugs?

Any opinion would be appreciated.